Archive for May, 2008
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 9
MLS 2008 Week 9 Lessons Learned MLS 2008 Week 9 Podcast
Lessons Learned and Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 8
Here is the lessons learned from Week 8 in MLS, along with the podcast discussing these lessons. MLS 2008 Week 8 Lessons Learned MLS 2008 Week 8 Podcast Lessons this week include: Assistant Referee Awareness, Involvement, and Work Rate Advantage Violent Conduct Delaying Restarts Videos relating to the podcast are below: AR involvement: Advantage: Violent [...]
Position Paper: Passback Violation
A new position paper talking about the passback violation: Passback Violation Position Paper In this example, the offense must be properly understood in the following terms: • The ball was clearly kicked by a Toronto defender • The ball was neither deflected nor accidentally misdirected — that is, the pass was deliberate • It is [...]
Memo: Revised AR Flag Mechanics
A revision of the AR flag mechanics has been released: Revised AR Flag Mechanic Basically, in two instances, the AR will now hold the flag like this: The AR will use this signal when: The referee has signaled a foul and makes obvious eye contact with the assistant referee for advice on whether the offense [...]
Memo: 2008 Additional Instructions
The 2008 Additional Instructions and Guidelines for Referees and Assistant Referees has been published. 2008 AIG This document replaces the Instructions for Referees and Resolutions Affecting Team Coaches and Players, formerly issued for Regional and National Cup Competitions and Tournaments. It will be updated annually to reflect changes in the Laws of the Game and [...]
Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 7
A podcast from US Soccer with Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall. Their review topics include: Bench control Tactical Fouls Positioning for the AR http://podcast.ussoccer.com/20080515_RefReviewWeek7.mp3
Lessons Learned: MLS 2008 Week 7
Lessons learned discussion from MLS Week7. Lessons Learned: 2008 MLS Week7
Lessons Learned: MLS 2008 Week 6
Lessons learned discussion from MLS Week6. Lessons Learned: 2008 MLS Week 6
Podcast: MLS 2008 Week 6
A podcast from US Soccer with Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and Alfred Kleinaitis, Manager of Referee Development & Education. Click the audio link below to listen. Podcast: MLS 2008 Week6
Memo: 7 Cautionable + 7 Sending-Off Offenses
This is the 2008 7 Cautionable + 7 Sending-Off Offenses memo. 2008 7+7 Memo Also available in Spanish.
